Burundi's H1 trade deficit widens on weaker currency, import costs

Burundi’s trade deficit widened to $354.4 million in first half 2015 from $316.1 million a year ago after the local currency weakened against the dollar and the value of imports increased, central bank data showed on Tuesday. The aid-dependent nation, where the economy relies on coffee and tea exports, faces one of its worst political crisis stemming from President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to seek a third term. Dozens have been killed in protests against Nkurunziza's third term b